Synonyms of detain

Antonyms of detain

Collocations of detain

detain someone
Frequency: 75 %

The police had to detain someone for questioning.

detain for questioning
Frequency: 70 %

The authorities decided to detain him for questioning about the incident.

detain indefinitely
Frequency: 60 %

The suspect was detained indefinitely due to lack of evidence.

detain under suspicion
Frequency: 55 %

She was detained under suspicion of being involved in the robbery.

detain without trial
Frequency: 45 %

He was detained without trial under suspicion of terrorism.

Idiomatic Expressions for detain

  • Phrase: detain for questioning
    Meaning: to hold someone in order to ask them questions
    Usage: The police detained the witness for questioning regarding the crime.